New Version
Available
Version 3.0 offers a new password scheme that is tied to the pilot name
rather than the GPS or PDA. That means that you will not need to
purchase a new password in the future when you upgrade your PDA or GPS.
Details are available on the Revision History
page. If you already own a license to GN II you can upgrade to version
3.0 by purchasing a new password. You can
download the new version on the
Downloadspage.

Strengths
The key strengths of Glide Navigator II are ease-of-use and the large text
which is easy to read in flight. There are some
very impressive competitive products available, but none are as easy-to-use
as Glide Navigator II. It provides everything you need to fly your
task as fast as possible without all the extra screen clutter and complexity
you get with excessive features and topographical maps. This strategy
has made GNII a success with US competition pilots and many recreational
pilots. Ease-of-use is important when flying your task, and when you are
learning the product. The simple user interface used in GNII makes the
learning curve steep (fast). Another key benefit of Glide Navigator II is in
cockpit visibility. Many competitive products offer impressive
topographical maps, but the use of multiple colors on the screen reduces
contrast and therefore visibility. Glide Navigator II's simple display
with waypoints and SUA data only provides an black on white high contrast
display that is more visible in bright sunlight (our natural environment).
That is very important because available Pocket PC screen technology is not
as bright as you would hope in sunlight.

Mailing ListI have an e-mail mailing list of Glide Navigator II customers who would
like to receive announcements about the availability of new versions of
Glide Navigator II. If you are not already on the list, please send me an
e-mail at the address at the bottom of the page. I automatically add
you to the list when you purchase the software.

Glide Navigator II Mailing
List/Discussion GroupDue
to requests by customers, I have created a new Glide Navigator II User's
Group on Yahoo. It is an automated e-mail list/discussion group for
Glide Navigator II users. New members must be approved by me, so junk
e-mail should not be a problem. If you prefer you can use it as a
discussion group such that you will not receive any e-mails, but will need
to go to the web site to check for new messages. To use it as a
discussion group you must change your preferences so that you don't receive
e-mails. I will still maintain my own separate Glide Navigator II
e-mail list of all customers. This new group is an optional way for
users to help each other with technical questions and to discuss ideas for
new features to GNII. The group is open to current GN users or people
who are interested in learning more before buying. -
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/GNII

Cumulus Soaring, Inc. Email Newsletter
If you prefer not to receive e-mails from other GN II users but do want to
learn about new software releases, please sign-up now for the free Cumulus Soaring, Inc. Email Newsletter
using the form below. The newsletter will provide timely information on
new soaring products and services, new software version releases, special
offers, and soaring news from around the world. You can select from
several e-mail lists - including a Glide Navigator II User's list. I am using a very
reputable e-mail marketing service called Constant Contact, so your data
will be safe, and you can opt out at any time. I promise to limit the
frequency of the newsletters to a maximum of 1 or 2 each month (probably
less).

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Screen CapturesClick on the images
below to view them at full resolution.

Moving MapReachable airports
are highlighted

Airport DetailsTouch any waypoint
to view the altitude
needed, distance and
other waypoint info.

Improved Menu
Navigation

Task EditNote the large
buttons and text you
can easily select with
your finger in flight

Edit Turnpoint
Area Task (TAT)
Radius

Show Task ScreenNote the new
"Move Pt" button

Move Point ScreenDrag the turnpoint
within the circle and
see the "Estimated
Total Time" change.

Go To Waypoint

DisclaimerThis software is to be used as a reference only for in-flight
navigation. Waypoint file, airspace file and polar data accuracy is
the responsibility of the pilot. Inaccurate setting of numerous user
adjustable parameters in the software will make glide slope, distance and
arrival altitude calculations incorrect. Wind estimates calculated by
Glide Navigator II and soaring flight computers are approximations and
should be monitored by the pilot. Even if all the data available to
Glide Navigator II is correct, final glides in sailplanes are extremely
sensitive to movement of the airmass you are flying in. Winds vary
with altitude and these variations are not accounted for in the software.
Also, a little bit of sink can change your glide slope dramatically.
Changes in barometric air pressure due to changes in the weather can affect
the altitude received by Glide Navigator II and affect the arrival altitude
displayed by Glide Navigator II. It is the pilot's responsibility to
verify that the data presented by Glide Navigator II makes sense and the
pilot must make sure he/she does not get into any unsafe situations.
Cumulus Soaring, Inc. and Soaring Innovations are not responsible for
incorrect information displayed by Glide Navigator II. By downloading
and using the software the pilot acknowledges his/her responsibility and
will not hold Cumulus Soaring, Inc. or Soaring Innovations responsible for
errors in the information provided by Glide Navigator II.

History
Chip Garner introduced the original Glide Navigator soaring software program
in the early 1990's. Late in the 1990's it moved to the Windows CE platform
as "Palm-NAV" and later "Pocket-NAV" under the Cambridge Aero Instruments
logo. In mid 2002 Chip released the next generation of the product as Glide
Navigator II with approval from Cambridge. He formed an alliance with Paul
Remde of Cumulus Soaring, Inc. with Paul taking on the product marketing
and support roles. In 2008 Chip refocused his efforts onto the NK
ClearNav product and decided it was best to separate himself from Glide
Navigator II. Cumulus Soaring, Inc. now owns the rights to Glide
Navigator II and plans to move it forward in the future and continue to
provide excellent technical support for years to come.

Reachable landable waypoints are
highlighted on the screen - This is the most important feature because you
can glance at the screen and immediately know which nearby airports you
can make it to.

Large fonts and buttons for easy use in
flight

Easy task creation and editing

Support for Turnpoint Area Tasks

Statistics on the current task

FAI Photo Sectors Displayed

Accepts NMEA data from any GPS

Used by top competition pilots around
the world

Perfect for new cross-country pilots

Task declaration and flight log
downloading with CAI GPS-NAV

Task declarations can be sent to
Cambridge 302 and 302A GPS flight recorders

"IGC File" flight logging to flash card
or Pocket PC memory (not
official or IGC approved, but still fun to view after the flight in SeeYou
or StrePla)

Free upgrades for 1 year

Compatibility
Glide Navigator II is compatible with many GPSs, Flight Loggers, and Flight
Computers. The table below shows the features supported with each
product. Please let me know if you need us to add more support for
your GPS. We use customer feedback to help us prioritize our list of
new features.GN GPS-Logger Compatibility.pdf

Comparison with Competitive ProductsLet me first say that there are some very nice competitive soaring
software products available. Glide Navigator II does not offer the
color topographical maps available in some software products. However,
Glide Navigator II has everything you need to optimize your speed around a
course. Do color maps help you fly faster? Or do they make it more difficult
to find the data you really need? Also, many pilots believe that Glide
Navigator II has the best user interface for editing tasks in flight.
We strive to make Glide Navigator II the easiest soaring software to use.
Some pilots will prefer the other brands, others will prefer Glide Navigator
II.

Try ItDon't take my word for it, try it. Download the software and run
it in simulator mode on your Pocket PC. Download the competitive
products as well. We hope you will agree that ours is the easiest to
learn, and the easiest to use in flight. You can run it in simulator
mode without a password. It will not connect to a GPS until you
purchase a password. The program is available on the Downloads page.

Future Features "Wish List"I've put together a "Wish List" of features that, in an ideal world,
might be nice in future releases of Glide Navigator. Many of the
suggestions are from customers. We can't promise to implement all the
suggestions, but we want you to know what is on the wish list. You are
encouraged to e-mail your own wish list items to me for addition to the
list. If you really like and item, send me a note so that we can get a
list of pilots who dig the idea. We aim to please, so the more people
that express interest in a particular proposed feature, the more likely we
will be to implement it. Reading through the list may also spark some
new ideas, so please help us improve Glide Navigator.

Licensing
The downloadable files on the Downloadspage function in simulator mode
until a password is entered. This password is obtained by purchasing a
license for the software. Starting with version 3.0 passwords are tied
to the pilot's name. In previous versions of GN II the password was
tied to either the PDA or GPS serial number. That is no longer the
case. The password is tied to the pilot's name only and will work with
any PDA or GPS. That way you won't need to buy a new password when you
upgrade your PDA or GPS. However, we will charge for new passwords
when new versions of the software become available.
When you place your order, you will be prompted for the Pilot Name to which you want the password tied.
It is not OK to enter a pilot name that is the name of a club or
syndicate. Glide Navigator
will prompt you for the password the first time you run the software.
GN II will not connect to a GPS unless a matching Pilot Name and password
are entered. You can, however, run the software in simulator mode
without a valid password. Licenses and passwords are not
transferrable. If you sell the PDA we ask that you enter a bad
password into GN II so the new user will be required to purchase a password.

Licensing Examples

Two pilots share a glider and keep a PDA
in the glider for them both to use. In this case I recommend that
the pilot that owns the PDA buy a single GN II license with his/her name
displayed at startup.

Two pilots share a glider and both have
their own PDAs. In this case both pilots should own their own
licenses for GN II. This is required because they can take their
PDA with them into other gliders.

A syndicate owns a 2-seat glider and
keep 2 PDAs in the cockpit for all syndicate owners to use. In
this case I recommend that the pilot that owns the PDAs buy a single GN
II license with his/her name displayed at startup.

A syndicate owns a 2-seat glider that
can accommodate 2 PDAs, but each pilot owns their own PDA. In this
case each pilot should own their own license for GN II. This is
required because they can take their PDA with them into other gliders.

Free Upgrades for One Year
Purchasing a license entitles you to one year of free software upgrades. We
call this a "Software Maintenance Agreement". Upgrades during the year
are free. Upgrading after the year has expired will require the
purchase of another 1-year Software Maintenance Agreement for $95. If
you don't feel that there are new features that warrant upgrading, you don't
have to. The software will continue to function without limit - the password
never "expires".

How to Order
Please download the software from the Download area above. When you
place your order, you will be prompted for the Pilot Name to which the
software will be tied. You will also be prompted for
the "Dealer to receive sales commission". Please select the dealer who
convinced you to buy Glide Navigator. The dealer will receive a
commission on the sale. Your password will be e-mailed to you within
1 to 2 days (excluding weekends and holidays). Nothing will be shipped to
you, so be sure you select "No Shipping - Software" (do not select
international or FedEx).
To order a product, click on the
button next to the product.
Once you are ready to complete your order, click on the
button.

Glide Navigator II
LicenseThis is the option for customers buying their initial Glide
Navigator II password.
Please download the software from the Downloads
page. When
you place your order, you will be prompted for the Pilot Name.
The name must be 10 or more characters long. The pilot name you enter will be displayed when you start the software. Your password will
be e-mailed to you in a day or 2 (usually less).

Nothing will be shipped to you, so please select
"Free Shipping" at checkout.

Glide Navigator II
- New Password - Upgrade to Version 3.0
This option is for customers who already own a Glide Navigator II
license, but want to upgrade to version 3.0 and use a password that is
tied to their name rather than their PDA or GPS. When
you place your order, you will be prompted for the Pilot Name.
The name must be 10 or more characters long. The pilot name you enter will be displayed when you start the software. Your password will
be e-mailed to you in a day or 2 (usually less).

I charge for new passwords because it
takes time to create and record the new password. I keep a record
of all passwords in my Outlook database which is synced with my PDA and
mobile phone. That way I always have your password handy.
Then, if you lose your password you can call me or send me an e-mail and
I will relay it to you for free.

You do not need to buy a new password if
you have simply lost your password - I'll resend your existing password for free.
Just call me or send me an e-mail.

Nothing will be shipped to you, so please select "Free Shipping" at
checkout.

Support Over the Phone
or Web With Free Web Conferencing
- One-on-one -
Very Popular

Accelerate
your learning curve! Get up-to-speed on your new soaring software
or instrument in an hour or 2 - with help from an expert.

I offer training over the phone on the soaring software topics listed below for $60/hour.
What we cover is up to you. It includes freeweb conferencing features as described
below. I will bill you for the minimum time period of 1 hour ($60)
and if we don't use it all I will make a note of the amount of time
remaining for you to use in future support calls. 1 hour is usually plenty
to get most people on the right track. Phone charges are not an
issue as I will call you. After you place the order,
please call to schedule a time for the training. The best time for
me is usually between 9 AM and 5 PM, or between 9 PM and 11 PM U.S.
Central Time, Monday through Friday, but other times can be arranged.

Customer Feedback

"Thank you, Paul, for your marvelous
support. Not only is your website a fabulous source of information
for glider pilots, but you've been unfailingly responsive to my
hardware and software needs. Last but not least, I've gotten much
more out of my equipment as a result of our remote-tutoring sessions
by cell phone and computer hook-up. Thanks again!"

Mitch Polinsky
DG-400 "SUN"

Paul,

"Now that the
soaring season is over, I wanted to thank you for another wonderful
year of support from you in connection with my soaring activities.
It's been wonderful knowing that you are there to help with
technical problems, and I love the opportunity to have remote
tutoring sessions with you. Thanks again, very much."

Mitch Polinsky
(currently in 2nd place in the USA FAI-OLC Contest, 11th in the
worldwide contest)
DG-400 "SUN"

Skype
If you want to call me for free you can reach me using Skype. It
is a free internet phone service that requires only a high-speed
internet connection and a microphone and speaker for your computer.
You can download it free here:
http://www.skype.com.

Web
Conferencing - Included - Free of Charge
I include free web conferencing with all technical support calls.
I use a free service called Adobe ConnectNow. It makes it easy to
connect our computers and (with your permission) view your screen. I have been using web conferencing a lot lately for one-on-one training/support sessions. I
can talk you though a software download or
soaring software feature and you learn from the experience because you
do the work while I watch.
I can also take control of your machine (only with your permission) to
do complex tasks more quickly. The web conferencing is amazing. It
is as if I am in the same room with the you, looking over your shoulder
(at the PC screen only - no need to comb your hair or get out of your
pajamas). There is no need to install software at your end. I use this service during nearly every phone support
session I do - several times a week. To connect to my computer
using Adobe ConnectNow, go to:
https://connectnow.acrobat.com/paulremde.

Supported Products The list below is a start. I am familiar with many other
products as well.

EW microRecorder

Glide Navigator II

SeeYou

SeeYou Mobile

StrePla

pocket*StrePla

Cambridge 302, 302A and 303

LX Navigation Colibri

LX7000, LX7007, LX8000

NK ClearNav

Garrecht Volkslogger

Example Support Topics

Downloading waypoint or airspace
files from the internet to your PC or PDA or flight computer

Pocket PC Training CD
I have created a training CD that is great for anyone that is new to
using Pocket PCs. It sells for only $19.95. You can see
details here: Training

$60/hour
(1 hour
Minimum)

Scheduled

GNII-Setup

Glide Navigator II
Setup on Your Pocket PC
Send your Pocket PC to me and I'll install Glide Navigator II on the
Pocket PC. I can also install waypoint and SUA files on your
Pocket PC if you tell me where you fly from. Of course, I cannot
take responsibility for the accuracy of the waypoint and SUA data.
The files I install are example files that you should verify before
using them in flight. I download waypoint and SUA files for
existing soaring sites from the
Worldwide Soaring Turnpoint
Exchange. For soaring sites that are not available on that web
site I can create new files using a current F.A.A. database and SeeYou
or StrePla.
Please send an SD or CF memory card so I can also copy the program and
waypoint and SUA files to the memory card. Shipping is not
included - you must pay to ship the Pocket PC to me and for shipping
back to you.